In this aging podcast, Sally Smith talks with Fran Emerson, the director for the Charleston area programs for the Alzheimer’s Association, about the importance of accepting seemingly odd behaviors in a person with Alzheimer’s Disease. Ms. Emerson stresses that unless a certain behavior is somehow harmful, there is not necessarily a need to try and change it. She also emphasizes that many agitated behaviors are attempts at communication.

If you enjoyed this podcast, you may be in interested in reading Sally Smith’s book, The Circle: A Walk with Dementia. For more information on The Circle, click here.

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